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JJWalsh @jjwalsh.bsky.social · 10h

Visited a stunning MINKA renovated into a stunning guest house in Aichi at MinkaCon 2025 - so much reuse of discarded wood & materials in such stylish ways at SO House Aichi #minkacon #japan #reuse #sustainable

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JJWalsh @jjwalsh.bsky.social · 10h

This was an amazing YakiSugi demonstration at MinkaCon - want it for my house renovation to insulate, more fire resistant & keep our bugs #MinkaCon #traditional #Japanese

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JJWalsh @jjwalsh.bsky.social · 2d

Stunning traditional Japanese houses of Takehara views for work today makes me excited for the 3-day MinkaCon event in Aichi from tomorrow! #sustainable #japan

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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 3d

If you're just waking, it's been a good night for Democrats across the US, with voters rejecting Trump nationwide. 🎉

Mamdani's comfortable win in New York, on the highest turnout since 1969, provides further proof that you don't have to pander to the right to win.
news.sky.com/story/zohran...

Zohran Mamdani: 'Trump's worst nightmare' celebrates New York election result - as US president responds

The Democrat candidate ran on a significantly left-wing platform which included promising city-owned grocery shops and eliminating bus fares. Donald Trump is no fan and warned he could withhold federa...

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Hiroshima Food Snob @hiroshimafoodsnob.bsky.social · 3d

Was given the chance to review a snack box from Sakuraco — new experience for me, but as an avid reader of Sporked.com , it felt like a great opportunity to channel my inner food reviewer!

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Burgundy box with gold foil cherry blossom and cherry tree illustrations on a (admittedly wrinkly) plaid pattern table runner

Apple pie in plastic packaging atop an article about the confectioner that made it against the (still wrinkly) plaid table runner

Small pile of little mochi dango on a shippō patterned small earthenware plate next to various cookies on a white plate and (sigh) wrinkly plaid table runner

Small plate loaded with rice crackers and fried nori snack bits and more rice crackers, oh my! Atop the (you guessed it!) wrinkled plaid table runner

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JJWalsh @jjwalsh.bsky.social · 4d

Right?! Let's go!

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JJWalsh @jjwalsh.bsky.social · 4d

Camera envy although it's bulky & heavy.. bet the shots are nice 👍

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JJWalsh @jjwalsh.bsky.social · 4d

Sharing imperfect idea for today - boats need filters to get some of the microplastics & forever chemicals out of the waterways as they go!
It seems ideal for ferries like this Miyajima ferry (it would also be better if these ferries were electric so they weren't putting diesel in the water)

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JJWalsh @jjwalsh.bsky.social · 4d

Why we should share more imperfect ideas - innovation inspiration from Audrey Tang via Tove in our monthly Seek sustainable japan short-takes
youtube.com/shorts/b1vta...

Why you should share a less-than-perfect idea - an invitation to improve it

YouTube video by Seek Sustainable Japan | JJWalsh

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JJWalsh @jjwalsh.bsky.social · 5d

Oooh sounds great!!

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Hiroko Yoda @hirokoyoda.bsky.social · Apr 29

I wrote a book! "Eight Million Ways to Happiness: Wisdom for Inspiration and Healing from the Heart of Japan" drops in December. I traveled Japan, exploring our patchwork of spiritual traditions: Shinto, Buddhist, Shugendo, and more. Pre-order here. Thanks! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/735293...

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The Japan Times @japantimes.co.jp · 5d

More and more of Japan’s universities are moving toward teaching in English for all students in a bid to bring an international environment onto their campuses.

More Japanese universities pushing toward teaching in English

Many university officials in Japan believe bringing an international environment onto campus is a cheaper, safer way to produce highly skilled graduates.

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Camellia Tea Ceremony @camelliakyoto.bsky.social · 5d

🖌️CULTURE DAY🎎
November 3rd, 'Bunka-no-hi' (文化の日), is a national holiday in Japan. It's a day for promoting culture, the arts, and academic pursuits.

'Culture Day' was created in 1948 to commemorate the announcement of the post-war Japanese constitution.

#文化の日 #Japan

Atsuko-san and Nao-san bow to one another during a tea ceremony.

Boys dress in traditional armor for the 'Yoroi Kizome-shiki' (鎧着初式 'First Wearing of Armour Ceremony') at Kamigamo-jinja in November.

Nao-san enjoys a quiet moment of reflection at Ryoan-ji's dry landscape garden.

Atsuko-san dresses for her wedding day in traditional kimono and headdress.

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JJWalsh @jjwalsh.bsky.social · 5d

It was passed on from my mom I think 🤔 love that we are vase sisters ❤️

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JJWalsh @jjwalsh.bsky.social · 5d

Love all the beautiful kinmokusei around the house & bringing some of the blossom & fragrance beauty inside as well 🧡 #kinmokusei #fragrantolive
So inspired to appreciate little beautiful touches of living in a traditional house after spending time with Alex Kerr

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JJWalsh @jjwalsh.bsky.social · 6d

Beautiful 😍

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Powderbum75 @powderbum75.bsky.social · 6d

Like many places in the world, northern Tochigi Prefecture is a pleasant place to take in the view.

Absolutely nothing happens and no Los Angeles Dodgers appear at all.

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JJWalsh @jjwalsh.bsky.social · 6d

Beautiful views from the train as we cross this amazing Seto-Ohashi bridge

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JJWalsh @jjwalsh.bsky.social · 6d

Heading home across the Seto-Ohashi

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JJWalsh @jjwalsh.bsky.social · 7d

Such a deeply meaningful & memorable VIP experience with Japanologist author Alex Kerr- something I've never experienced in 30 years in Japan
Each day is like reading a new book of wonderful insights into japanese traditions, art, history & people
wabunka-lux.jp/itineraries/...

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JJWalsh @jjwalsh.bsky.social · 7d

Absolutely stunning tea ceremony meal 🤤 tonight in Kagawa at the most amazing gardens #ritsuringardens #japan #onwstorytravel #alexkerr
All plantbased kaiseki delicious 😋

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JJWalsh @jjwalsh.bsky.social · 7d

He's written so many wonderful books!

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JJWalsh @jjwalsh.bsky.social · 7d

I think you could win them over & this is the inaka where kei-trucks rule!

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JJWalsh @jjwalsh.bsky.social · 8d

Learning all about Kagawa lacquer arts today with the fabulous Japanologist Alex Kerr as our guide
Head of the lacquer art school had a first edition of Alex's first book, the Japanese prequel of LOST JAPAN for him to sign - wonderful to see how his ideas resonate for both Japanese & English readers

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Roger ZenAF 🖕🐸🖕 @rogerzenaf.bsky.social · 8d

This needs to start happening EVERY time these unqualified fucking idiots open their mouths and start spewing shit like they're a goddamn maga rally.
EVERYONE is sick of this adolescent bullshit!

Meidas Charise Lee 💙🌊🌴🥥🫘 @chariselee.bsky.social · 9d

This should happen EVERY time politicians LIE‼️
US ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz was interrupted called out with a “ point of order”‼️

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